US Bridges

Scheer RD over Jackson Crk Trib

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.8 M No Baker RD · Structure no. 099455700000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scheer RD over Jackson Crk Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scheer RD over Jackson Crk Trib in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 792 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesScheer RD
CrossesJackson Crk Trib
Location0.8 M No Baker RD
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.46511, -87.90628
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic792 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scheer RD over Jackson Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scheer RD over Jackson Crk Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Scheer RD over Jackson Crk Trib carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Scheer RD over Jackson Crk Trib?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Scheer RD over Jackson Crk Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.